The bill aims to revise existing laws concerning the inspection and marking of hides and meat from slaughtered animals in Montana. A significant change is the elimination of the requirement that each dressed carcass of a slaughtered animal must be stamped, which streamlines the inspection process. Additionally, the bill updates the requirements for bills of sale related to the ownership of hides and carcasses, ensuring that proper documentation is maintained during inspections.

The bill amends Section 81-9-112 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to clarify the responsibilities of slaughtering establishments and inspectors. It maintains the requirement for the hide of each animal to be kept intact until inspected, while also allowing for waivers of inspection under certain conditions. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, reflecting the urgency of these changes for the livestock industry.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 81-9-112
SB0078_1(1): 81-9-112
SB0078_1(2): 81-9-112
SB0078_1(3): 81-9-112
SB0078_1(4): 81-9-112
SB0078_1(5): 81-9-112
SB0078_1(6): 81-9-112
SB0078_1: 81-9-112
SB0078_2: 81-9-112
SB0078_X(1): 81-9-112
SB0078_X: 81-9-112